COCC veterinary tech, allied health programs to offer readiness info sessions
Central Oregon Community College is hosting Zoom-based information sessions this month for its veterinary technician and health programs. The…
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 3
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of Nov. 29-Dec.…
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Kids back on the courts: Bend Park and Rec seeking volunteer youth basketball coaches
Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking adult volunteers to coach youth basketball for the 2022 Youth Basketball League. Program participants…
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Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express returns to neighborhoods to collect donations for Salvation Army
After a year off of neighborhood collections, Santa and the Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express are back this year, spreading holiday cheer!…
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IRS taxpayer alert as holidays, tax season near: Watch out for scams, protect financial info
Kicking off a special week, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners warned taxpayers and tax professionals on Monday to beware…
Continue ReadingC.O. farmers, ranchers eligible for up to $4,000 in new on-farm grants from HDFFA
Farmers and ranchers located in Central Oregon are now able to apply for an On-Farm Efficiency Grant, the newest program offered by the High Desert…
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Foundation’s $10,000 grant to sponsor 8 uninsured patients at VIM Clinic of Cascades
The Crevier Family Foundation has awarded a grant of $10,000 to Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades. The grant will sponsor eight…
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Deadline approaching for SBA disaster loans for damage caused by the Bootleg Fire
Director Tanya Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West reminded Oregon businesses and…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Nov. 28-Dec. 4
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Nov. 28-Dec.…
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ODFW: Protect native wildlife, think carefully about giving some animals as gift pets
Illegal wildlife trafficking thrives during gift-giving seasons, especially with small, difficult-to-track animals like turtles and reptiles, the…
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Oregon attorney general offers 5 tips for wise shopping and giving this holiday season
It is the holiday season—one of the busiest and, hopefully, one of the most enjoyable times of year! It is also a time to be especially careful…
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Christmas Tree Project of Bend needs assist to help ensure free tree deliveries to those in need
Local volunteer and community activist Lindsay Greco is passionate about the holiday season. Not only does she enjoy celebrating with a Christmas…
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State agency sets Dec. 3 public hearing on prescription drug prices; survey online now
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services will be hosting a public hearing on prescription drug prices on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 1 to…
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a digital defense against holiday travel scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature is all about building a digital defense against holiday travel…
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Santa’s reindeer return to Coastal in Redmond
Coastal teamed up with Purina to bring Santa’s reindeer back to Redmond Tuesday…
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Applications open for OSU Master Gardener training in Central Oregon
Applications for the OSU Master Gardener™ Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals interested in becoming a…
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Day of Giving helps animals at HSCO; $7,500 matching gift doubles donations
For those seeking a meaningful holiday season, the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s Day of Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to help animals in…
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Family Access Network receives $25,000 grant from Safeway, Albertsons Foundation
The Family Access Network received a $25,000 grant from Safeway and Albertsons Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program to support work to…
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No-cost rapid PCR COVID-19 testing now available at COCC campuses in Bend, Redmond
Just in time for holiday travel, a second location offering no-cost rapid PCR COVID-19 testing is now open in Deschutes County. The site is made…
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Deschutes County reaches 50 Firewise USA communities
Deschutes County is proud to recognize its 50th Firewise community, a milestone that reiterates local commitment to wildfire prevention. More than…
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